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Since its inception in 1911, the Chevrolet Motor Company has created reliable, stylish vehicles for the average American family. With a wide range of body styles and easy accessibility of parts, it is no wonder that classic Chevrolet vehicles inspire collectors and fan clubs with a passion for Chevys. Enthusiasts often become fascinated with the history of the classic Chevys that most appeal to them. This post explains their fascination and why you, too, should enjoy the classics.

The Chevrolet Impala was close to becoming a different car altogether. The 1956 auto show featured a Corvette Impala dream car. The Thunderbird was going to switch from being a two seat sport car to a four seat design and Corvette was thinking about doing the same. The Impala could have had a complete different history than it does now. No one knows which direction this Impala could have gone.

Released in 1973, American Graffiti was a classic coming of age film where two friends who are out “cruising” in a friends 1958 Chevy Impala. In the 1978 action comedy Stingray, two friends purchase a 1964 Corvette Stingray which, unbeknownst to them, is full of drugs and money and the crooks who hid it there come after them, for it.

The Chevrolet Impala made its big debut for the 1958 model year. A full-sized automobile, it’s name was derived from the south African antelope. Through 1965, it was the most expensive passenger model that Chevrolet put out, and even though it was expensive, it became the best-selling automobile in the US, a time when full sized models were the rage. A distinctive feature for many years was that it had symmetrical triple taillights.

NEW ARRIVALS 1956 Bel Air 4-Door Sedan 1960 Impala 2-Door Hardtop 1964 Bel Air 4-Door Sedan 1965 Impala SS 2-Door Hardtop

Editor s Note: I would like to thank Bill for this excellent technical article. It shows a tremendous amount of work and effort and is really appreciated. I am always looking for quality “how-to” articles for our publication. They do not have to be major articles like this one, but maybe a page with 3 or 4 photos. I know that we have a lot of talent out there. Why don’t some of you ace mechanics submit something for our great publication? Denny Williams

The first generation of the Chevy Caprice was truly the greatest among all its later releases. This masterpiece of Chevy automotive engineering redefined the standards for cars that were currently making the top-line series for Chevy automobiles. The Impala had already enjoyed success, and this counterpart to a vehicle of this size offered a refreshing and innovative contrast. The Estate version of this model also made some landmarks in the world of automotive releases. The Caprice was the first car released by Chevy since 1954 to feature simulated wood grains as an extremely prominent feature of the total aesthetic design.

At the heart of every person who loves their vehicle lies the instinct to improve, adjust and tune to the car lover's specifications. The African American community has fully participated in this notion with Chevrolet and other General Motors models throughout the last 50 years. Chevrolet cars, trucks and SUVs are very ordinary road vehicles, but the influence of the black community has put new life into each model with modifications to enhance each standard factory model into an ultra unique expression of individualism.

For fans of the hit TV show "Supernatural," the one true constant, other than the main characters, Sam and Dean Winchester, is Dean's car, a beautiful black 1967 4-door Chevy Impala that was passed down to the boys from their father, John Winchester. Dean often refers to the car as "his baby," and woe be to anyone, including his brother, who dares mess with his baby. The Winchester brother practically lived in the car, aside from brief stops in cheap hotel rooms when they were out working one job or another. They hunted demons, monsters, angels and more from the comfort of the Impala's original bench seats, all while a steady stream of classic rock cranked from the speakers. It was American muscle at it's automotive finest, with two unlikely heroes along for the ride.

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